Data Center Signal is tracking 14 clips about Menlo Digital data center developments across 4 states, including AZ, CA, VA, IL.
Prologis and Menlo Digital presented plans for two large data centers in South San Jose and said they would conduct additional environmental reviews and comply with new city standards. Residents raised concerns about air pollution, water quality and use, noise, wildlife, power costs and the effects of diesel generators.
Prologis and Menlo Digital presented plans for two South San Jose data centers at a community town hall and agreed to conduct environmental reviews under the city’s forthcoming data center standards. Residents raised concerns about air pollution, power costs, water quality, water use, noise and other neighborhood impacts.
Residents near the Menlo Digital data center in Phoenix continue to complain about construction occurring before permitted hours, noise, dust and other impacts. The city has acknowledged some early activity and issued warnings, but residents are questioning whether Phoenix is enforcing its rules and escalating penalties.
Menlo Digital has provided detailed explanations for its Ahwatukee data center regarding water, noise, and generators, but local opponents remain unconvinced. The Ahwatukee Community Alliance continues to challenge the project, arguing it was improperly approved under existing zoning without a public hearing. Construction is ongoing while regulatory and potential legal challenges are pursued.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is holding a town hall in Ahwatukee, Phoenix, to advocate for a moratorium on data center construction across the state, citing concerns about energy and water resources. This comes after Phoenix approved a large data center campus by Menlo Equities, which is facing local resident opposition over construction disturbances and environmental impacts. The debate also involves state legislation on tax incentives and the potential legal implications of a moratorium under Proposition 207.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center developments, citing rising energy costs and dwindling water resources. She is urging state lawmakers and Governor Hobbs to implement the pause until a comprehensive management plan is established. Additionally, Mayes plans to host a town hall in Ahwatukee to discuss Menlo Digital's proposed data center and gather community input.
Chicago is rapidly becoming a major hub for data center development, but this growth is sparking controversy due to concerns over high electricity and water consumption, noise, and tax incentives. Mayor Brandon Johnson has issued an executive order imposing new rules and reviews on data centers, while the state of Illinois is also considering regulations and recently paused tax incentives. Opposition is forming against some proposed projects.
Residents in Ahwatukee are protesting the construction of a new Menlo Digital data center, citing concerns about light, noise, traffic, and water usage. They are calling for stronger regulations from the City of Phoenix, which has enacted tighter rules for data centers starting in 2025, though this project was approved under older zoning ordinances. The City of Phoenix has acknowledged the concerns and plans to evaluate its City Code for future developments.
Residents in Ahwatukee, Arizona, are experiencing significant problems due to the ongoing construction of the Menlo Digital Data Center. They report being woken up by noise, dealing with excessive dust, and are concerned about future operational noise, heat, and property value impacts.
Ahwatukee residents are pushing back against the Menlo Digital Data Center construction, citing noise, dust, and concerns about environmental impact, property value, and constant hum once operational. The city of Phoenix confirms the area is zoned for data centers and the company has received necessary permits, indicating the project will likely proceed despite community opposition.
Petersburg city council members and the mayor claim they were unaware of three additional data center projects revealed in a local news report, sparking calls for better communication from city administration. The lack of awareness is partly attributed to a recent zoning code amendment that allows data centers as a by-right use in industrial districts, circumventing council approvals and public hearings for some projects.
Petersburg, Virginia has at least four data center projects in the pipeline from developers NuVu Real Estate, Menlo Digital, Wagner Properties, and Warrenton Group. NuVu and Wagner Properties have secured site plan approvals, while Menlo Digital and Warrenton Group's projects are still undergoing various approval stages. The city recently amended its zoning code to permit data centers by-right in certain industrial zones.
Ahwatukee residents are actively opposing a proposed 38-acre Menlo Digital data center campus in Arizona. Their concerns primarily revolve around potential noise, heat, and air quality impacts on their nearby homes.
Ahwatukee residents are opposing a proposed 38-acre Menlo Digital data center campus in Phoenix due to concerns about noise, heat, and air quality impacts. The Phoenix City Council recently approved removing easements, a step towards development, but residents are demanding a proper zoning meeting to reconsider the project's placement.